Denton, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Denton, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Denton
Denton is a small village located within the borough of Darlington in County Durham, England, with a population of under 100 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Nestled between the villages of Walworth to the east and Summerhouse to the west, it is also bordered by Houghton-Le-Side to the north and Piercebridge to the south. For those researching planning applications in the area, Denton's quaint setting and proximity to larger urban centres make it a noteworthy locale.
Population: 52 (2021)
District: Darlington
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £152,330 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Darlington
- Parliamentary constituency: Stockton West
- LSOA: Darlington 015B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Denton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Denton.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Denton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Denton.
- - Junction To Hopewell Farm Station Road Piercebridge Darlington DL2 3TT
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 no. 9m wood light pole and 19 no. 8m wood light poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Darlington | Date: 2024-08-20
View full details - - Orchard House Church Lane Denton Darlington DL2 3TY
Application submitted under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the variation of Condition 2 (detailed drawings) attached to planning permission 16/01134/FUL dated 30 January 2017
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2023-11-14
View full details - - Graveyard Of Former St Mary's Church DENTON DARLINGTON
Notification to carry out works to trees in a designated Conservation Area - Silver Fir (T1) reduce height by 4m and prune sides to shape, Ash (T2) cut back/remove 2 no. overhanging limbs, Fig (T3) pr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2022-11-13
View full details - - Orchard House DENTON DARLINGTON DL2 3TY
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (materials), 4 (archaeology) attached to planning permission 16/01134/FUL dated 30 Jan 2017 (Erection of two storey dwelling with detached double garage)(de
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Darlington | Date: 2022-06-17
View full details - - St Mary's Church House DENTON DARLINGTON DL2 3TY
Notification to carry out works to 1 no. Ash tree (T1) in a designated Conservation area - crown lift to clear neighbouring properties by 3m, shorten limb over garage by 2m and removal of deadwood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2020-07-15
View full details - - Denton Hall Farm DENTON DARLINGTON DL2 3TY
Erection of livestock shed
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2017-05-10
View full details - - Orchard House DENTON DARLINGTON DL2 3TY
Erection of 2 No. storey extension incorporating 2 No. bedrooms on first floor and covered car port on ground floor
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2017-04-06
View full details - - Denton Hall Farm Denton Hall Road Denton DL2 3TY
Demolition Of Derelict Single Storey Barn
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2014-05-22
View full details - - Site Of Former Laburnum House DENTON DARLINGTON
Variation of condition 7 (approved plans) of planning permission 09/00149/FUL (for demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling with detached single garage) to permit omission
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2014-02-07
View full details - - Orchard House DENTON DARLINGTON DL2 3TY
Erection of a two storey link extension between the main dwelling and the detached garage comprising car port on the ground floor with bedrooms above.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2013-05-09
View full details - - School House Denton Hall Road Denton DL2 3TY
Retention Of Balcony, Removal Of Raised Decking Area And Construction Of Rear Entrance Canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2010-05-27
View full details - - Orchard House Denton DARLINGTON DL2 3TY
Erection of an extension to existing rear conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2010-03-11
View full details - - Laburnum House Denton DARLINGTON DL2 3TY
Conservation Area Consent for demolition of existing dwelling (retrospective application) (amended plan received 22 April 2009)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Darlington | Date: 2009-03-10
View full details - - Laburnum House Denton DARLINGTON DL2 3TY
Conservation Area Consent for demolition of existing dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Darlington | Date: 2008-11-11
View full details - - St Mary's Church Denton Hall Road Denton Darlington
Conversion of existing detached double garage and erection of extension to form habitable rooms and external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2006-04-05
View full details - - Denton Hall Farm Denton Hall Road Denton Darlington DL2 3TY
Application for Conservation Area Consent for the demolition of an agricultural barn
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Darlington | Date: 2006-01-10
View full details - - Denton Hall Farm Denton Hall Road Denton Darlington DL2 3TY
Erection of an agricultural building for livestock and hay storage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2005-07-27
View full details - - St. Mary's Church (Residential) Denton Hall Road Denton Darlington
Felling of an ash tree with Denton Conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2005-05-23
View full details - - Field No. 8895 Denton Hall Road Denton Darlington
Application to fell two sycamore trees within Denton Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2004-04-20
View full details - - Land At East House Farm Coxhoe Durham
Outline application for the erection of 2 no. stables and 1 no. store
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2004-01-14
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A brief summary of Denton in County Durham
Denton is a small village located within the borough of Darlington in County Durham, England, with a population of under 100 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Nestled between the villages of Walworth to the east and Summerhouse to the west, it is also bordered by Houghton-Le-Side to the north and Piercebridge to the south. For those researching planning applications in the area, Denton's quaint setting and proximity to larger urban centres make it a noteworthy locale. The settlement has a population of approximately 52 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Darlington district.
Property prices in Denton show an average sale price of £152,330, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Denton a particularly low-crime area.
Denton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Denton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Denton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Denton
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Denton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 23 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Denton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 23 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Denton were telecoms (1).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Nearby Towns
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- Summerhouse planning applications
- Carlbury planning applications
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- Walworth planning applications
- High Coniscliffe planning applications
- Piercebridge planning applications
- Houghton-le-Side planning applications
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